Immigration And Refugee Protection Regulations! Trivia Questions Quiz
Welcome to the trivia quiz that is designed to help you understand the immigration and refugee protection regulations set up in the U. S. A or other human rights body. In the world today, a lot of people are escaping death in their home countries and migrate to the new world in the hopes of staying alive. Take this test and see if you safeguard their rights as a citizen.
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Foreign nationals are entitled to stay in Canada as permanent residents if they have a Canadian-born child.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Foreign nationals are not automatically entitled to stay in Canada as permanent residents solely because they have a Canadian-born child. While having a Canadian-born child may provide certain benefits or options for the foreign national, such as applying for Canadian citizenship for the child, it does not guarantee permanent residency status for the parents. The eligibility for permanent residency in Canada is determined by various factors, such as the immigration program they apply under, their qualifications, and meeting specific criteria set by the Canadian government.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Once a foreign national obtains permanent residence, he or she has unqualified constitutional right to enter, remain in and leave Canada.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Obtaining permanent residence does not grant a foreign national an unqualified constitutional right to enter, remain in, and leave Canada. While permanent residents have certain rights and privileges, such as the right to live and work in Canada, they are still subject to certain conditions and can have their status revoked under certain circumstances. Therefore, the statement is false.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Once a permanent resident obtains Canadian citizenship, nothing can be done to take his or her Canadian citzenship away from him or her.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Once a permanent resident obtains Canadian citizenship, it is possible for their Canadian citizenship to be taken away from them under certain circumstances. This can happen if the person obtained their citizenship through fraud or misrepresentation, if they committed a serious crime and are convicted, or if they are found to be involved in activities that are against the national security or interests of Canada. Therefore, the statement that nothing can be done to take away Canadian citizenship from a permanent resident who obtained it is false.Rate this question:
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- 4.
The operational manuals (or guidelines) prepared by CIC/CBSA have the force of law, equal to the IRPA and the Regulations.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The operational manuals or guidelines prepared by CIC/CBSA do not have the force of law equal to the IRPA and the Regulations. These manuals serve as instructions or guidance for the officers in carrying out their duties and implementing the laws and regulations, but they do not have the same legal authority as the IRPA and the Regulations themselves.Rate this question:
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- 5.
With respect to the objectives of immigration in IRPA, which one of the following is not an objective:
- A.
To permit Canada to pursue the maximum social, cultural and economic benefits of immigration;
- B.
To support and assist the development of ethnic communities in Canada;
- C.
To see that families are reunited in Canada;
- D.
To protect the health and safety of Canadians and to maintain the security of Canadian society; or
- E.
All of the above are objectives.
Correct Answer
B. To support and assist the development of ethnic communities in Canada;Explanation
The objective "to support and assist the development of ethnic communities in Canada" is not included in the objectives of immigration in IRPA. The other objectives listed, such as pursuing social, cultural, and economic benefits of immigration, reuniting families in Canada, and protecting the health, safety, and security of Canadians, are all stated objectives in IRPA.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Nationals from which one of the following countries require a temporary resident visa to enter Canada (i.e. there is no visa exemption):
- A.
Mexico;
- B.
St. Vincent;
- C.
Botswana;
- D.
Hungary;
- E.
Nationals from all the above countries require visas.
Correct Answer
A. Mexico;Explanation
Nationals from Mexico require a temporary resident visa to enter Canada.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Which of the following is not true
- A.
You do not need a study permit if you plan to take a course or program in Canada that lasts six months or less.
- B.
If a foreign national who is on study permit has been out of status (the student permit has expired) for 60 day may not apply to reinstate or restore his status
- C.
If you have a valid study permit, you may be able to work on the campus of the institution you attend without a work permit
- D.
If you are arriving from overseas, Canada Border Services Agency officers make the final decision on whether you will receive a study permit
- E.
All the above are true
Correct Answer
B. If a foreign national who is on study permit has been out of status (the student permit has expired) for 60 day may not apply to reinstate or restore his statusExplanation
If a foreign national who is on a study permit has been out of status (the student permit has expired) for 60 days, they may not apply to reinstate or restore their status.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Some foreign nationals may work in Canada without obtaining a work permit. Which group of foreign nationals do not need a work permit:
- A.
If they are a fulltime student, on the campus of the university or college at which they are a fulltime student, for the period for which they hold a study permit to study at that university or college;
- B.
As an employee of a foreign news company for the purpose of reporting on events in Canada;
- C.
As a guest speaker for the sole purpose of making a speech or delivering a paper at a dinner, graduation, convention or similar function, or as a commercial speaker or seminar leader delivering a seminar that lasts no longer than five days; or
- D.
As a provider of emergency services, including medical services, for the protection or preservation of life or property; or
- E.
All of the above, that is, none of the groups listed above require a work permit.
Correct Answer
E. All of the above, that is, none of the groups listed above require a work permit.Explanation
Foreign nationals who fall into any of the listed categories do not need a work permit to work in Canada. This includes full-time students studying on campus, employees of foreign news companies reporting on events in Canada, guest speakers delivering speeches or papers at functions, and providers of emergency services. All of these groups are exempt from obtaining a work permit, meaning they can legally work in Canada without one.Rate this question:
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- 9.
For the purposes of s. 12(1) of IRPA, which of the following is not a prescribed member of the family class:
- A.
The sponsor's grandmother;
- B.
The sponsor's conjugal partner;
- C.
The sponsor's child;
- D.
The sponsor's uncle; or
- E.
All of the above are members of the family class.
Correct Answer
D. The sponsor's uncle; orExplanation
The sponsor's uncle is not a prescribed member of the family class according to section 12(1) of IRPA.Rate this question:
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- 10.
In order to sponsor a family member to Canada, sponsors must meet certain criteria. Which of the following is not a requirement for sponsorship:
- A.
The sponsor is at least 18 years of age;
- B.
The sponsor is prepared to fulfill the obligations of a sponsorship undertaking;
- C.
The sponsor must have adequate knowledge of one of the official languages of Canada;
- D.
The sponsor is not detained in any penitentiary, jail reformatory or prison; or
- E.
Sponsors must meet all the above requirements.
Correct Answer
C. The sponsor must have adequate knowledge of one of the official languages of Canada;Explanation
The requirement for the sponsor to have adequate knowledge of one of the official languages of Canada is not a requirement for sponsorship.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Sponsors do not have to meet the minimum necessary income requirement in order to sponsor certain family class members. This group of family class members does not include which of the following (i.e. the sponsor still has to meet the minimum necessary income requirement if sponsoring one of the following):
- A.
The sponsor's spouse;
- B.
The sponsor's same-sex and common law partner;
- C.
The sponsor's common-law partner;
- D.
The sponsor's dependent child; or
- E.
The sponsor's grandmother.
Correct Answer
E. The sponsor's grandmother.Explanation
The sponsor's grandmother is not included in the group of family class members that do not require the sponsor to meet the minimum necessary income requirement. Therefore, the sponsor still has to meet the minimum necessary income requirement if they are sponsoring their grandmother.Rate this question:
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- 12.
The sponsorship undertaking for spouses, common-law partners or conjugal partners is 2 year period.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The correct answer is False. The sponsorship undertaking for spouses, common-law partners, or conjugal partners is not a fixed 2-year period. It actually lasts for 3 years from the day the sponsored person becomes a permanent resident. This means that the sponsor is financially responsible for the sponsored person for a longer period of time than just 2 years.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Issuance of the study permit should not be held pending proof of private health insurance.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The issuance of a study permit should not be delayed or put on hold until proof of private health insurance is provided. This implies that the study permit can be granted without requiring proof of health insurance.Rate this question:
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- 14.
A full-time student on a study permit can apply for a work permit to work off campus.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
A full-time student on a study permit can indeed apply for a work permit to work off campus. This allows the student to gain work experience and supplement their income while studying. However, it is important to note that there may be certain restrictions and eligibility criteria that need to be met in order to obtain the work permit.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Select the list that accurately reflects a correct hierarchy (force) of the law (i.e. the first item on the list takes precedence over the rest; if there is conflict in interpretation or application between an item and the one it comes after it, the latter becomes invalid)
- A.
The Citizenship Act, the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom (the Charter), Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA), Immigration Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR) and CIC or CBSA policy manuals
- B.
IRPA, IRPR, the Citizenship Act, CIC or CBSA policy manuals
- C.
The Canadian Constitution which includes the Charter of Rights and Freedom, IRPA, IRPR, CIC or CBSA policy manuals
- D.
IRPA, IRPR, the Charter, CIC or CBSA policy manuals,
Correct Answer
C. The Canadian Constitution which includes the Charter of Rights and Freedom, IRPA, IRPR, CIC or CBSA policy manualsExplanation
The Canadian Constitution, which includes the Charter of Rights and Freedom, takes precedence over all other laws, including the IRPA, IRPR, and CIC or CBSA policy manuals. Therefore, the correct hierarchy of the law is: The Canadian Constitution (including the Charter), IRPA, IRPR, and CIC or CBSA policy manuals.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Temporary Resident Permit (as opposed to Temporary Resident Visa) often used for members of the family class who are inadmissible on the basis of health grounds
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
A Temporary Resident Permit is indeed often used for members of the family class who are inadmissible on the basis of health grounds. This permit allows individuals who would normally be considered inadmissible due to their health condition to temporarily stay in the country. It provides a way for family members to be together even if one of them has health issues that would typically prevent them from entering or staying in the country.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Which one of the following statement is NOT true?
- A.
The Best Interest of a Child is NOT a determinative factor in an application on H&C grounds.
- B.
The reference to the best interests of a child in section 25 of IRPA does not make a distinction between Canadian and non- Canadian born children. In other words, if an H&C applicant has two children, one a Canadian citizen and the other a foreign national, the best interests of both children will be considered under s 25.
- C.
There is a twostep assessment of an application made under section 25 of the IRPA (H&C) application
- D.
An H&C applicant is entitled to an oral hearing
Correct Answer
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- 18.
Applicants for Canadian citizenship aged 55 or older do not have to meet the language and knowledge requirements, and do not have to write the citizenship test.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Applicants for Canadian citizenship who are 55 years old or older are exempt from meeting the language and knowledge requirements and are not required to take the citizenship test. This means that they do not have to demonstrate proficiency in English or French, and they do not have to pass the test that assesses their knowledge of Canada's history, rights, and responsibilities.Rate this question:
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- 19.
The following foreign national is exempt from the normal requirement that his or her medical condition must not pose “excessive demands on health and social services” under Regulation 38 (2) if the person is immigrating under the family class:
- A.
Mother or Father
- B.
Spouse
- C.
Brother or Sister
- D.
Grand parents
Correct Answer
B. SpouseExplanation
Foreign nationals who are immigrating under the family class, specifically as a spouse, are exempt from the normal requirement that their medical condition must not pose "excessive demands on health and social services" under Regulation 38(2). This means that even if the spouse has a medical condition that would typically be considered a burden on the healthcare system, they are still eligible for immigration under the family class.Rate this question:
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- 20.
Step-parents are member of the family class and can be sponsored if their step-child meets the criteria set out in Regulation 133 including minimum necessary income requirement set out in paragraph 133 (1) (j) of the IRPR.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The given statement is false. Step-parents are not automatically considered members of the family class and cannot be sponsored solely based on their relationship to a step-child. In order for a step-parent to be sponsored, the step-child must meet specific criteria, including the minimum necessary income requirement set out in paragraph 133 (1) (j) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR). Therefore, the statement is incorrect.Rate this question:
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